05-05-2017, 03:03 PM | #41 |
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30 tudor
Thats a good??? I would like to know that also Wich all depends on the tire size also With what I've read 31 inch tall tire 70mph 327 gear is about 2400 but I've read that it about 80 horse to do it with all aero dinamics of a model a |
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I think I read to much
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What can't be done
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When someone tells me I can't
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What I am saying is that you can not read too much, as in, You can not get too much knowledge or study too much about something that you need to know or need to do. In response to you saying "I read too much" I say "You can't do it" read all you want! |
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The problem is
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Isn't life fun
I just love it The problem is there is not enough hrs in a day to do everything If i only had a bed in my shop???? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I was told by a couple "in the know" Model A folks that my motor would not run because it has no flywheel. In racing, the trick is to ask questions. To go fast, you have to ask the right questions and people. J
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05-05-2017, 04:29 PM | #53 |
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I have a 29 roadster I'm working on at the present time
Just got the body in primer last night now comes the block sanding Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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There are far too many variables to give you a solid answer.
That said, I would talk to Stipe, Burlington importer, Antique Engine AND whoever put the motor together. John
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05-05-2017, 10:39 PM | #56 |
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For what is "safe" or "normal" trust your butt, ie, the seat of your pants. When you do not feel comfortable anymore, that's enough. However, these engines will do much more than most people think they can as the hillclimb/racer guys will confirm. Any highway speed is fine, even dead stock, and modified with counterbalanced crank, etc is even better. The limitation in most driving is vibration and what you feel comfortable with.
The real limiting feature of the Model A design is the oiling system. Conventional wisdom is that 4000 rpm is starting to exceed stock/splash lubrication capabilities. And you do not drive your modern car at 4k rpm for very long either. You usually drive it around 2000 plus or minus, which is fine for the A engine too. Babbitt is fine at any rpm so long as it gets oil (just like inserts). The Bonneville/dry lakes go-fast guys have proven that years ago. So just drive it. The more you drive it the more comfortable you will be at any speed. Get a tachometer to follow your driving habits and time your shifts. Its actually kinda fun and will make you a better driver. Last edited by PC/SR; 05-05-2017 at 11:49 PM. |
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Really doubt it's making 80hp though. There's a formula somewhere for calculating power from measured speed/gearing/frontal area. I'll go look it out if somebody will tell me the frontal area of a 29 CCPU |
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Pardon me , but why wreck an antique engine beyond what it was never intended to be? You'll only shorten it's life. There are plenty of 4cyl, ohv, 100 hp engines available in the boneyards. Throw in a 4 or 5 spd and you'll have what you want. I saw one in so Jersey with a Volvo 4 cyl. I don't know how it ran, but it was a nice, clean installation.
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Terry The last thing i want to do is ruin the motor just want to upgrade it a little bit Yes i might be hot rodding it a bit but for the most part i want to keep original also. I could put anything in it but, i am choosing to stay with the motor the car came with Terry Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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